Player Code Of Conduct Agreement
Denville Baseball, at its core, teaches and promotes good sportsmanship, respect, loyalty, and honesty in our players, towards other players, coaches, families, officials and the game itself.
As a player in Denville Baseball I agree to the following code of conduct:
- I will respect my teammates, coaches, parents, spectators, umpires and myself, and will treat all with good sportsmanship and respect.
- I will remember that I am part of a team and I cannot play the game on my own.
- I will conduct myself in an appropriate manner and try not to bring any disgrace or danger to my teammates, coaches, parents, spectators, umpires or myself. I represent my team, my league, and my town as well as my family and myself.
- I will demonstrate the highest level of sportsmanship, and understand that winning is not the sole reason that I play the game. I will demonstrate good sportsmanship in losing as well as winning.
- I will respect the grounds and facilities that games/practices are played at. I will treat these with respect and report any misuse or abuse. I am expected to help keep the playing areas clean, including picking up any garbage on the fields and dugout after each game.
- I will treat my opponents and teammates with respect.
- I will not use profanity in any situation.
- I will not steal or mistreat other people’s equipment or belongings.
- I am expected to come prepared with my equipment to practices and games.
- Full uniforms must be worn to each game.
- I will treat my coaches with respect and listen to what they are instructing me to do.
- I will not post anything on any social media site about any team or player in a bullying manner.
I understand and agree to the rules above; I understand that failure to comply with the rules means that I will have a disciplinary hearing and action will be taken against me, including but not limited to game suspension.